Atlantic Division (NHL)

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau waited four seasons before finally experiencing the Stanley Cup playoffs. If the Florida Panthers have their way, he'll be a postseason fixture for years to come.

A well-paid fixture, too.

Huberdeau's $35.4 million, six-year extension was formally announced by the Panthers on Wednesday, the forward becoming yet another piece of the team's young core to be locked into a long-term deal since January — and another sign that the long-sputtering franchise has turned a corner toward becoming a legit title contender.

"Jonathan is a highly talented and dynamic player who is another important piece of our team's young core,"...

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